Question

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Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story.

Read this excerpt from "After Twenty Years."

The man in the doorway struck a match and lit his cigar. The light showed a pale, square-jawed face with keen eyes, and a little white scar near his right eyebrow.

Which statement best explains O. Henry’s choice to have Bob light a cigar while talking to the policeman?

A.It allows O. Henry to show the reader more about Bob’s personality.

B.It reveals how Bob allows the policeman to see him and recognize him as a wanted criminal.

C.It demonstrates how O. Henry is able to provide the reader with a vivid picture of Bob.

D.It shows that Bob is able to take time to collect his thoughts before talking with the policeman.

Answer 1

The answer is C: It reveals how Bob allows the policeman to see him and recognize him as a wanted criminal.

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Answer 2

B. It reveals how Bob allows the policeman to see him and recognize him as a wanted criminal.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the statement that best explains O. Henry's choice to have Bob light a cigar while talking to the policeman. In this story, O. Henry wanted to show that the policeman was able to recognize the man as a wanted criminal. The way in which he does this is by letting him light a cigar and in this way illuminate his face.